Dr. César Alejandro Urbina-Blanco is one of the experts featured in our Ask the Expert series on the 1Focus Blog.
Dr. Urbina-Blanco is a distinguished Venezuelan chemist recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of catalysis and organometallic chemistry. With a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, Dr. Urbina-Blanco has established himself as a forward-thinking scientist and business developer at Sunthetics, where he plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing the chemical industry through the application of advanced machine learning algorithms.
In our interview, Dr. Urbina-Blanco shares his personal strategies and insights for maximizing productivity and maintaining focus, especially for remote workers. From planning his day in advance to prioritizing tasks and eliminating distractions, his approach is both practical and inspiring. Emphasizing the importance of time management and focus as keys to success, he offers valuable advice for professionals facing the challenges of working from home.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (University of St Andrews, Scotland)
- Licentiate degree in Chemistry (Universidad Simón Bolívar, Venezuela)
- Business Developer (Sunthetics)
Languages
- Spanish
- Italian
- English
- Dutch
- German
Awards
- 2019: Senior FWO PostDoctoral Researcher. Flemish Research Foundation.
- 2018: CAS SciFinder® Future Leader, 2018. CAS Division, American Chemical Society.
- 2018: Seal of Excellence for the 2017-2018 Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions. European Union.
- 2017: Chemist to Follow. Chemical & Engineering News, American Chemical Society.
- 2012: GRADSkill Innovation Grant and Russell Trust Award. University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Scotland.
- 2003: Bronze Medal & Special Award for the Best Practical Test. XXXV International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), Athens, Greece.
- 2002: Bronze medal. 7th Iberoamerican Chemistry Olympiad, Mar del Plata, Argentina.
Contact
- LinkedIn: César A. Urbina-Blanco
- Social Media: Chemist’s Table
- Podcast: CO2 podcast